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PODCAST

United States of Murder

Ashley and Lacey

United States of Murder is a true-crime podcast that discusses a range of lesser-known crimes, unsolved cases, serial killers, and more throughout America. There is a little banter, but we try to keep it minimal. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unitedstatesofmurder/subscribe

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All Episodes

00:52:10

Maine: Leslie Spellman and the Buldoc Family

United States of Murder ·

2022/10/24

This week we’re in Maine talking about a forty-year-old cold case. Then, we’ll discuss a heinous crime in an idyllic beach town. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Pine Tree State. TW: Brief mention of animal cruelty 26:00 - 26:30 -- You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Interested in your own digital "If I Go

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00:27:11

Wacky Wednesday 3

United States of Murder ·

2022/10/19

Each week we chat about a couple of wacky true crime cases that do NOT involve murder. Like true crime with a twist of comedy? Don't want to hear the dark and gory details? This one is for you. This week, we chat about an unusual method of theft and the darker side of donating a body to science. Then, we will share something strange that happened to us in the past week along with a listener's eerie story. We'd love to share some of your stories! Want to share something wacky? Email us at

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00:48:11

Wisconsin: Bart and Krista Halderson & Terry Ratzmann

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2022/10/17

This week we’re in Wisconsin talking about a straight-laced churchgoer with a dark side. Then, we’ll discuss a web of lies that ends in murder. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through America’s Dairyland. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Interested in your own digital "If I Go Missing" file? Get 20% off here:

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00:26:35

Wacky Wednesday 2

United States of Murder ·

2022/10/12

Each week we chat about a couple of wacky true crime cases that do NOT involve murder. Like true crime with a twist of comedy? Don't want to hear the dark and gory details? This one is for you. This week, we chat about Dragonball Z-themed incest and masked melon men. Then, we will share something strange that happened to us in the past week along with a listener's eerie story. We'd love to share some of your stories! Want to share something wacky? Email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com You

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00:42:12

New York: Elizabeth Platzman, Ronald Sisman, Michael...

United States of Murder ·

2022/10/10

This week we’re in New York talking about a crime that may have ties to the Son of Sam. Then, we’ll discuss a twisted case of the antifreeze killer. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Empire State. Please check out Crackers & Milk to find cute t-shirts, sweatshirts, totes, and more! Follow creator Chelsea on Instagram @hichelseawaddle You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at

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00:22:26

Wacky Wednesday 1

United States of Murder ·

2022/10/05

Welcome to our very first Wacky Wednesday minisode. Each week we chat about a couple of wacky true crime cases that do NOT involve murder. Like true crime with a twist of comedy? Don't want to hear the dark and gory details? This one is for you. This week, we chat about ungodly sex acts, fruit theft, and biting brides. Then, we will share something strange that happened to us in the past week. We'd love to share some of your stories! Want to share something wacky? Email us at

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01:03:27

Tennessee: Billy Payne, Billie Jean Hayworth, Ashley...

United States of Murder ·

2022/10/03

This week we’re in Tennessee talking about how a social media feud led to murder. Then, we’ll discuss a high school teacher who was killed in her own home. Ashley also discusses the case regarding a young abducted jogger in Memphis. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Volunteer State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and

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00:52:10

South Carolina: Melanie Richey and Donald Henry Gaskins

United States of Murder ·

2022/09/26

This week we’re in South Carolina talking about teenage shenanigans that turn deadly. Then, we’ll discuss South Carolina’s most notorious serial killer. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Palmetto State. TW: The second half of this episode (starting at 20:37) contains very troubling topics regarding children. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on

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01:13:11

Ohio: Reagan Tokes and Vera Jo Reigle

United States of Murder ·

2022/09/19

This week we’re in Ohio talking about the cruel murder of a young college student. Then, we’ll discuss the torture and murder of an intellectually disabled woman. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Buckeye State. TW: The second half of this episode (starting at 23:08) contains very troubling topics regarding children. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at

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01:10:21

Delaware: Christine Belford and Amy Joyner-Francis

United States of Murder ·

2022/09/12

This week we’re in Delaware talking about in-laws from hell. Then, we’ll discuss a high school bathroom attack that left one girl dead. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the First State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Interested in your own

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00:34:43

Nebraska: Helen Wilson and Jane McManus

United States of Murder ·

2022/09/05

This week we’re in Nebraska talking about a group of outcasts who confessed to a crime they had no recollection of. Then, we’ll discuss the first person in to be put to death in Nebraska since 1959. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Cornhusker State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on

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01:09:53

California: Steven Stayner & David Sconce

United States of Murder ·

2022/08/29

This week we’re in California talking about one family, two sons, a heroic escape that made national news, and a serial killer. Then, we’ll discuss a mortician who turned his family’s funeral home into a nightmare cremation factory. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Golden State. CW: The first half of this episode contains information related to child abduction and worse, and could be VERY triggering. Proceed with caution, please. TIMESTAMP: 36:56 and beyond is not a

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00:52:02

Arkansas: April Harris, Samantha Olson, and Julie Heath

United States of Murder ·

2022/08/22

This week we’re in Arkansas talking about two unsolved murders in North Little Rock. Then, we’ll discuss the shocking murder of a local cheerleader. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Diamond State. Please be sure to follow: Justice for April Harris Mother of Four on Facebook Anyone with information can call the Sheriff’s Office at 501-340-6963 or the Central Arkansas Crime Stopper Tip Line at 501-340-8477. You can remain anonymous! You may now join us on Patreon or

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00:42:11

Oregon Part 2: Melissa Ann Meyer

United States of Murder ·

2022/08/15

This week we're back in Oregon and Ashley is discussing a ritualistic murder. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Beaver State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Interested in your own digital "If I Go Missing" file? Get 20% off here: HelpYouFind.Me and be

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01:14:49

Oregon Part 1: Gerald Roy Strebendt

United States of Murder ·

2022/08/08

We're back from our summer break! Lacey is in quarantine so she and Ashley couldn't meet up to record like normal, so instead of missing y'all for another week, we teamed up with True Crime Cat Lawyer! Today, Elyse and Lacey are presenting part one of Oregon, and Ashley will be back next week to discuss another Oregon case. This week Lacey and Elyse discuss the self-defense case of "The Finishing Machine." If you are a fan of mixed martial arts, you might recognize the name Gerald Strebendt, but

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00:50:59

Louisiana: Gary and Jody Plauché and Lacey Fletcher

United States of Murder ·

2022/07/18

This week we’re in Louisiana talking about a father that takes matters into his own hands. Then, we’ll discuss a murder by neglect. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Bayou State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Check out our website

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00:45:31

Pennsylvania: The Kensington Strangler and Gary M....

United States of Murder ·

2022/07/11

This week we’re in Pennsylvania talking about a serial killer that took the lives of young women across a neighborhood in Philly. Then, we’ll discuss a story about a house of horrors that was depicted in Silence of the Lambs. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Keystone State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com

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00:52:24

Alabama: Glenn and Darlene Summerford and Daniel Lee...

United States of Murder ·

2022/07/04

This week we’re in Alabama discussing a snake-handling preacher. Then, we’ll talk about a serial killer who was convicted of three murders but confessed to many more. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Cotton State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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00:49:06

Utah: Brenda & Erica Lafferty, Macin Smith, and...

United States of Murder ·

2022/06/27

This week we’re in Utah discussing a self-professed prophet who started a cult with his brother called the School of Prophets. Then, we’ll talk about a teenager who left for school and was never seen again. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Beehive State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on

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00:57:32

Georgia: The Daniels Family & Doug Benton

United States of Murder ·

2022/06/20

This week we’re in Georgia discussing a mass murder in a town known for celebrating Christmas year-round. Then, we’ll talk about the fatal story of a female sheriff's deputy and her bodybuilder boyfriend. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Peach State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook,

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